Election Commission
Nikolin Vangjeli, City Clerk
Public NoticeUpcoming Municipal Election: Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Poll are open 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
-->Mayor
Joseph M. Petty, Mayor & Councilor-at-Large
The City of Worcester is governed by a Council-Manager, or Plan E, form of government with a popularly elected Mayor, 11 City Council Members and a City Manager.
Cabinet Members
The following administrative team has been assembled to assist the City Manager with the everyday responsibilities and future development of the City of Worcester:
Retirement Board
Lisa Poske, Executive Secretary
The Worcester Retirement System (WRS) is a contributory defined benefit retirement system generated by MGL Chapter 32. The system provides retirement, disability and survivor benefits to the members and their beneficiaries.
Departments
The City of Worcester is a diverse governmental body, consisting of numerous departments, divisions and sections all working together to serve the residents of Worcester. The main goal of each department, division and section is simple: to provide the best services possible each day in order to produce a comfortable environment in which to live, visit and work.
Boards & Commissions
Election Notice - All Members of the Worcester Retirement System:
Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 32 Section 20 (4) (b) an election will be held for the position of Elected Member of the Worcester Retirement Board, for a term of three (3) years to commence January 1, 2027.
All holding membership in Worcester Retirement System, including retirees, are eligible as candidates provided they file with the Worcester Retirement Board a nomination paper containing the signatures of at least 20 members of the system.
City Auditor
Robert V. Stearns, City Auditor
The primary missions of the City Auditor are to perform pre-audits of all invoices and payrolls submitted for payment by the City departments, producing timely and accurate financial reports and to enforce the City's budget.
City Clerk
Nikolin Vangjeli, City Clerk
The City Clerk is elected by the City Council and is the keeper of the City records entrusted to his/her care. The Clerk, when requested, attests to the validity of City records. These include records of birth, marriage, death, residency, ordinances, City Council actions, voter and business registration and many others.
City Council
Worcester's City Council consists of eleven council members, including the Mayor & Councilor-at-Large, Joe Petty. These eleven elected officials serve as the legislative body of the city. City Council members are responsible for representing the interests and needs of their city and community. There are six Councilors-at-Large and five Councilors that each represent a specific district in Worcester (Districts 1-5).
City Manager
Eric D. Batista, City Manager
Welcome to the City of Worcester!
I am honored to serve as City Manager and lead a municipal staff that seeks to deliver exceptional public services and operations that are rooted in equity, innovation and integrity, and centered on people.